Robert Pattinson on the Character of Curation

Sotheby’s is honored to partner with celebrated actor and producer Robert Pattinson, who lends his curatorial eye to the latest edition of Sotheby’s September Contemporary Curated auction as this season’s curator. Selecting an edit of six artworks from the auction that personally resonated with him and speak to his own tastes in art, Pattinson’s selection spans a variety of media, from sculpture to painting to collage, and mixes established names such as Richard Serra and Willem de Kooning with rising stars such as Genieve Figgis and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, to present a kaleidoscopic vision of contemporary art, from post-war to today.
The Contemporary Curated exhibition will be on view on the 1st and 3rd floors of Sotheby’s between 24-29 September.
Learn More: www.sothebys.com/en/digital-c...

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

The thing I love about creative people is the ability to understand one another's work, whether it's acting, art, design, dance or music. It just feels like one big melting pot of creativity that all draws inspiration from one another.

[@ronaldolamont]

Well said!!

[@pilaraguayo0]

totally agree! I take inspiration from everywhere and everyone through-out all of the different artforms I work with.

[@2pacioa]

well said!

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

It's said that there's a parliament of creative ideas and works that tend to choose curious observers who in effect appear to become tasteful. And taste effortlessly guides cities/civs wherever it's present.

[@thuglifeyoloswag]

completely agree

[@lepotatoes]

“If you don’t really understand it, you don’t really deserve it.” I think this is so correct. I think of rich people hiring interior designers who buy pieces based off aesthetic and perceived social value vs actually understanding a piece and buying it off that connection. Such a thoughtful dude.

[@robertpattinson7173]

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[@zhouyou28]

I guess I don't deserve it, it's ok. I'll let people who truly understand arts buy them. Lol

[@lepotatoes]

@@zhouyou28 Great! 🤩😌🤪

[@robertpattinson7173]

@@lepotatoes I know you must be so amazed and shocked to get a text from me. Trust me it is from me for I am so down to earth and I believe you know so well. Seeing your profile, you remind me of an old friend that I care for so much

[@whatbringsmepeace]

Dear lord I had no idea Robert Patterson was so erudite. I could listen to him talk about art for hours and I'm a grandmother. He's so much more than a teen heart throb .

[@robertpattinson7173]

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[@LifeofMarie267]

I could just listen to him talk about anything, TBH.

[@CSG4]

He has such passion for artistic works… music, films, art. He’s a very well-rounded person.

[@Noone.i]

Maybe well-rounded artist 😂

[@Lnch4ALion]

lolz

[@amadeo5796]

Well, he doesn’t look that intelligent🙄

[@watscrackalacking]

of course you would say all that, you literally have his face as your profile pic lmao

[@zmitch88]

Please respect the process

[@Preludedraw]

Dude writes songs, have a nice voice, and understands other people's arts. Definitely a true artist.

[@robertpattinson7173]

I know you must be so amazed and shocked to get a text from me. Trust me it is from me for I am so down to earth and I believe you know so well. Seeing your profile, you remind me of an old friend that I care for so much

[@natashathompson2429]

I can listen to him talk all day

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@rk_092neo]

Bruce Wayne being quite the art collector.

[@ambidextrousandre]

I didn't even realise he was into art! What a wonderful surprise. I loved the way he explained his emotions with each piece. It made me feel that someone should create a series of paintings based off his emotions.. hmmm.. that is doable :) Tyfs. Scribed!

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@VacantChannel]

My god.... His style and his aura...... phenomenal

[@robertpattinson7173]

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[@funkmachine9094]

it's cool to see that even batman is into art

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@Missjunebugfreak]

Robert talking passionately about art is very calming for some reason.

[@robertpattinson7173]

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[@evanseekins517]

He can seriously stop getting cooler the longer he goes...

[@evie3148]

Interesting to hear him compare art to his experience as an actor.. he has pretty good taste. I like how he says he likes the urgency in sketches by sculptors and "I like artists working not in their chosen field." ...I relate to that. At the end he also says, "If you don't really understand it, then you don't really deserve it." Interesting thought.. I would amend that to, "If you really don't TRY to understand it, then you really don't deserve it."

[@robertpattinson7173]

Hello! Thanks for your lovely like and comments on my official page,it's great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love.💜

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@NanamiKentos-Baguette]

An art talking about another arts is something that makes my life whole

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@GEMSofGOD_com]

What I luv about Kiefer is that his exceptional volumetry containing time (like all art really) has the ability to turn it back, like when you go in the opposite direction of his much realistic seawaves. That's power.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@moodycat1]

Robert's so handsome and that voice!👀 👌

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@mgmegt5920]

Imagine you're just in a gallery and you see Robert Pattinson

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@fabio.lous_]

He's so interesting... I could listen to him for hours... Looove him!!

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@BabyJesus66]

Batman needs more art for Wayne Manor.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@raphaelle337]

I'm happily surprised with his selection. It makes me so happy to see Etel's work in the show. She was a great mind. 💚

[@robertpattinson7173]

Hello! Thanks for your lovely like and comments on my official page,it's great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love.💜

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@mollycowley2551]

Several beautiful, quotable lines.

[@scsarahi]

i love him sm😭

[@robertpattinson6441]

Sarah thanks for the love

[@jobangharekhan2601]

Robert Pattinson ❤❤❤

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@thru_and_thru]

Damn Robert is sophisticated AF for a big Hollywood actor.

[@robertpattinson7173]

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[@thru_and_thru]

@@robertpattinson7173 🤣🤣🤣

[@zhouyou28]

Or pretend to be, just recite a script

[@thru_and_thru]

@@zhouyou28 ya never know with these actors do ya lol

[@MiiPaintings]

Very interesting video. Thank you for that. I love how he described his feelings towards those paintings. I hope one day I’ll also be able to display at Sotheby’s (although I know it’s a very daringly wish :-).

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@TheTanman412]

It’d be fitting to have a scene with Bruce Wayne explaining some rich guy’s art to him that he didn’t understand, in the next Batman movie.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@LuciaCS]

We need more of him talking about art pls

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@Noone.i]

Art can be very simple and also very complex. Just like at first rob said "you don't have to be able to explain something in literal way, the only thing that matter is the inspiration". Then at the end he said 'if you don't really understand it, you don't really deserve it" so which matter more, feeling it or understand it? 😂

[@cashewcatz]

I dont think one matters more than the other, as they arent exactly mutually exclusive. When he says "you don't have to explain something in a literal way, what matters is the inspiration" I think he's trying to say that the inspiration speaks for itself. Kinda like "show, don't tell"? Which makes sense for him since he's an actor, thats his job lol. Feeling the inspiration will lead to understanding as you're creating a connection with it. He mentions "artwork having it's own language/voice/story", meaning it doesn’t have an obvious readable message but one you would need to feel for it in order to understand.

[@Noone.i]

@@cashewcatz I agree with the comment "it just doesn't matter". Bcz art speaks for itself and speak their own language, some people can only admire/appreciate it but don't understand it (like me, bcz I don't know much about painting), and some can understand it but doesn't feel for it. I think the one who create it is the one who understand it, the only one who have a say, someone deserve their art or not

[@cashewcatz]

@@Noone.i you're right! It doesn't matter! I'm not saying I agree with him, I was just deciphering what he meant lol. One doesn't matter more than the other cause they don't matter period.

[@whxknws]

Understanding the feeling

[@zmitch88]

Logic

[@MaridK]

Very interesting to hear his perspective!

[@pariskimart]

2:57 love the art and also love the comment, vocal of R.Pattinson.

[@robertpattinson7173]

Hello! Thanks for your lovely like and comments on my official page,it's great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love.💜

[@kathlinamacleod4794]

I read that Robert, said that he had, an eye for detail, in Art. That is how he became, acting in a role, in the Rusties Brothers film, Good Time. Has Robert saw, a leaflet of theirs. Yes, also to support Robert, a Twilight fan, through and through! 🌌☔🌠

[@dorkiecookie]

Safdie** brothers

[@tl1110]

Too many unnecessary commas.

[@zmitch88]

Art. Yeah, big plan big man

[@alexandral.3448]

He's real a vampire... He doesn't age

[@nicolelaguna1364]

those who are here only for robert pattinson🤍

[@DianePlaysSims23]

I know I am lol

[@jobangharekhan2601]

Me

[@robertpattinson6441]

🤗

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@ashish_sunny]

He looks so young for his age!

[@ARTOFFICIVL]

As a digital artist I’m excited to explore more of what Rob speaks of

[@zednought3295]

Digital art is not art.

[@Ashleyjpayne]

@@zednought3295 😂 you’re opinion isn’t a fact.

[@tengoodquestions]

@@zednought3295 I wouldn’t say its not art, but for me personally its not appealing at all. That being said ive seen a lot of awesome DAs and follow a couple online

[@bimendoz]

"if you don't really understand it, you don't deserve it" .... damn...

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

Eu tenho tanta saudade de você que parece letal. Dói! Dói sim

[@pavasite4278]

I really wanna know robs jawline exercises

[@isha1122]

Love this but not sure what to think about the last point. Feels quite exclusionary?

[@danieldalton]

Yeahhh Figgis! :) So cool Robert likes her.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@carlosmillan7933]

Great, there is no work for art historians and specialists but for actors yes, I did my MA at Sotheby's and lost track of how many CVs I sent to Sotheby's and Christie's.

[@dianabanana08]

@EB18 he's not trying to lecture tho

[@yyg4632]

yea it sucks. but i can say from a business standpoint, its great marketing, and the pictures he chose are beautiful with it seems full thought put behind it. its like a novelty exhibit and I personally love the pieces and explenations he chose. Better than if it was someone with no taste.

[@carlosmillan7933]

@@yyg4632 I understand, but it’s hard for all the professionals that we are outside with 0 opportunities, not even a chance for an internship! But you are right the marketing is more important than the years of studies and hard work.

[@thenewapelles6448]

​@@carlosmillan7933 Succeeding in the fine art world is all about politicking and who you know. That's part of the reason I decided to pursue illustration instead. Easier to make an income.

[@Faith1nHIM]

I’m curious if Robert and Choi Seunghyun has ever met? I feel like they’d get along. They can talk art and acting over T’SPOT wine. :)

[@JJ-hr7dd]

Good move Sothebys

[@onlyvibhor]

such a good video, thanks for this

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@mayafunk8457]

I love this man

[@shaparaisanchez529]

Robert Pattinson were interested art for a very long time he did a movie in name Little Ashes he's interested in those one thing though you have to understand art people emotions understanding and what they come from like Robert Pattinson said you can't just want it in your house your trapping it Robert Pattinson I love how you think about art there beautiful with different meanings❤😘😘

[@rajsingharora26]

You mean this is his Personal collection WOW

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@LifeofMarie267]

Okay, I could listen to him talk about art all day. Just saying.

[@fabriciocastelozeta4335]

Robert pattison 👍

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@EmceeChadanis]

He looks younger than his Twilight days

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@soniamorales5706]

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[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@nightsplays4419]

Whats the jacket he’s wearing wanna know

[@maydavalle]

Artists sketches~ Before the idea dissipates

[@lauryn-ashleyvandyke6022]

So many Zwirner artists in the show

[@user-nz4yd3iu4t]

아주 멋찌고 아름 답습니다~~~

[@robertpattinson7173]

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[@user-nz4yd3iu4t]

@@robertpattinson7173 감사드립니다 고맙습니다~~

[@user-nz4yd3iu4t]

@@robertpattinson7173 저에 도자기 예술퓸도 소더비에 출퓸 하고 십습니다 ~~

[@robertpattinson7173]

@@user-nz4yd3iu4t 흠 내 멋진 팬이야 넌 정말 운이 좋은거야 널 더 알고 싶어 알았어 내 사랑스러운 팬💓💓

[@user-nz4yd3iu4t]

@@robertpattinson7173 네 고맙고 감사드립니다 즐거운 불금 보내서요~^^

[@mrgurunsahara1987]

his outfit is wow 🤩 so simple, neat, great color combo, fresh and cool.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@ikkanovianra673]

💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@janasaleh7888]

Ow God, Rob , is totally sexy in everything

[@Theboxingobserver]

ASMR!!!

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@softpretzelclub]

Huh this is genuine? Was expecting a meme. Still seeing it as a meme now

[@itsyazzypoo]

is this for real? am I watching a 2022 Robert Pattinson , he looks like himself 10 yrs ago..

[@NanamiKentos-Baguette]

He's a vampire remember?

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@paperprincess1050]

"SPEAK FOR YOURSELF" is a Barabara Krueger work.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@caaaaaammm1925]

Wow is this really the Robert I know?

[@bonniekweenie880]

I would not deny that he’s creative and has a good point of view in the artworks. But there’s still a part of me thinking, although I spent probably too much money and time in art schools, studying art theories, museums and curation, there are chances a famous white dude could easily get, that I have to fight with many so many doors slammed in my face. Yeah, I don’t like to be so ‘PC aggressive’, but that’s mainly because it’ll not work for art sectors.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@og1kanobi40]

Most actors are intelligent. But not "artistically" intelligent in the visual sense when it comes to fine art. Very profound, yet calming, commentary.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@jenellebelisario8643]

Artwork looking at artworks

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@thucydd]

Creation of the New Establisbment Recruitment.

[@TheKnight886]

Know Who IAM

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@haloutia]

You should get RM of BTS to do this.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@nayibdelarosa510]

Please, who’s the author of the painting with the silhouette of a woman and pastel color background

[@oliviawheelock2804]

Seems to be France-Lise McGurn

[@nayibdelarosa510]

@@oliviawheelock2804 thank you so much, my practice of anatomy and background that i've play with has a lot of similarities with her and its totally inspiring

[@tomb614]

Great ad for million dollar paintings

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@ryguytheman1]

ID on his shoes?

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@hussienalsafi1149]

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[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@taliawiddowson1100]

he wants me soo bad

[@razrxo]

Down bad

[@zhouyou28]

No he doesn't

[@annissagultom6213]

It’s like “why would you need a degree in curation”?

[@takeshik12]

wait people study this?

[@annissagultom6213]

@@takeshik12 some did years of PhD after completing a Masters degree

[@takeshik12]

@@annissagultom6213 well..people with money bags say hi

[@MarvinGustilo]

Im a artist from the Philippines from Bukidnon, i want to share my art piece to the world can someone help me?

[@marktorres3852]

@Marvin Gustilo I'm a fellow Filipino artist as well living here in the US, and I'm in the same boat with you. Ang mahalaga ay matutunan mong i-market ng maigi yung mga artwork mo sa maraming tao. Pwede ka mag-sell ng art prints ng mga gawa mo. Continue posting it on social media so more people can see it, and if possible, create a good website for your art. Show your art to as many people as you can, basta ba magaganda ang mga gawa mo, may makaka-recognize sayo.

[@billypage224]

this is like incredibly random to me

[@spencerclay3200]

Does he own all these paintings?

[@christoph7395]

I doubt he owns any of them.

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

Meu pai conta no silêncio que existem treze a quatorze povos seguros e o meu Deus também conta assim: a volta do filho do homem e seus anjos

[@robertpattinson7173]

Hello! Thanks for your lovely like and comments on my official page,it's great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love.💜

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

@@robertpattinson7173 você me impressionou. Eu não costumo lembrar de muita coisa mais, é sério o descanso da minha cabeça. É que a besta e seu mistério me mata desde a infância e tenho que guardar a lâmpada de Deus

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

Trigo. Ursinhos. Originalidade. Osso. Isso mesmo. Iria. Odiasse. Ignorada. Ocorresse. IRRF. Publicidade. Possas.. "tanto possas hoje em louva lo não repouse sempre excede o teu louvor sempre excede o teu louvor". E Deus disse: " separar o dia das trevas um é noite e outro dia e firmou luzeiros no céu. Esses mensagens anteriores foram da luz azul do celular." Eis que tudo o que ele faz vai prosperar".

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

Prefiro dizer que você é importante em tudo! Beleza, riqueza, presença. Você é uma segurança pra mim não ser assediada, por contestar, em quem Deus vai dar de acréscimo. Quanto aos mapas, é porque Deus deixou uma planta no Edem para o Adão manter o mundo seguro antes de vir o Davi. Na Bíblia Ele cuida de uma árvore da vida igual Ele mesmo cuida do mundo. E de quatro rios: cush, Eufrates( quatro lá é preso) Tigre e mais um.

[@bellavee1997]

Nice

[@robertpattinson6441]

Thank you

[@robertpattinson6441]

Thanks Bella

[@NGEternal]

I clearly don't "deserve it" cause this all seems like bullshit. Out of all the pieces they showed in this video I only like one of them. Whereas here Robert is gushing about every single one.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@DianePlaysSims23]

I'm more interested in Robert than the art lol he's fine lol

[@jobangharekhan2601]

Same

[@robertpattinson6441]

Love ya u Diane

[@robertpattinson6441]

I'm expecting a mail from you personally

[@robertpattinson6441]

@@jobangharekhan2601 thanks

[@robertpattinson6441]

I'm waiting for your mail

[@mischiefmanaged1726]

Bruce Wayne describing art, hmm does not seem out of place.

[@LotusLotus1979]

You would be surprised to know how many actors are artists or know so much about art. Jim Carrey,, Anthony Hopkins, Pierce Bronson, Lucy Lue…. To name a few Are all amazing visual artists. To say oh you are an actor so what do I know about about visual art … oh and you couldn’t possibly be as good a painter or photographer as you are an actor 😂 GTFOH. That being said art is subjective. He speaks beautifully about the art he is passionate about. Curate your own show in your own town and you can pick whatever you like. Art is life and the more we share the better our world will be. #arttherapy

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@Brevuheh]

That’s literally pewdiepie

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@christoph7395]

Sorry, probably was too strong there. I apologise.

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@boitumeloluthermfuyo7607]

if you not understanding it, you don’t deserve it

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@NikolaTheodore]

first actors replaced models on the runway and in print, now it's time for them to replace art historians and curators. wonderful. i like robert and respect him as an actor, but a curator? come on.

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

Existem três vindas do filho do homem: a de santa Isabel prima de Maria a da Maria prima da Isabel e a minha contemporânea história com a história da pureza solidão castidade obediência e embriões e misteres de hoje.

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

Yeshua barrigudinha barriguinha narizinho bochecha marronzinho barriguda.

[@DouglasSilva-rr7uk]

É.a luz azul do celular deixaram as palavras assim.

[@quoileternite]

"If you don't really understand it, you don't really deserve it" ... ??? ... really ??? ... I have never heard anything more snobbish, more ludicrous !

[@benjamincunningham6469]

This was so much of nothing…

[@phyllisjones1724]

Yawning 🥱 😦 😫 at your comment 😴 👌

[@pranayabraham6a951]

Big fan of sir I am seeing the twlight movie till now atleast 100 to 140 times sir pls shout out my name in next video pls sir

[@monaahmed4774]

a good art speaks for itself.... it doesn't need to terrorise people intellectually with such selly statement like (If you don't really understand it, you don't really deserve it).....if you are using the power of ambiguity to sell some stupid paintings to some stupid rich people , you're not a real artist .

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@i.c.3933]

So nobody is going to mention how this man looks half-dead? As fans, none of you are concerned for his health?

[@MariadefatimafMelo]

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[@nidhishshivashankar4885]

I hate everything about this lol The way he talks about the art the art itself the price tags on the art the banality of it all lmao

[@phyllisjones1724]

Who cares?

[@takeshik12]

When i see those paintings..most of them are kinda weird and dumb. There is not much meaning in bright and colorful splashes - you just like it or not. Nothing meaningful. Why do people can like them?

[@sooozannah33]

Well, that wasn't pretentious at all....

[@shonuffLA]

Hahahahahahaha

[@MIATHATSME]

You mad

[@december1720]

stop making famous people curators

[@phyllisjones1724]

Why do you care? That's strange????

[@NikolaTheodore]

@@phyllisjones1724 because that's not their job. it's insulting to assume an actor can be a model, a curator, or whatever else profession they get hired to simulate these days.

[@kalilavalezina]

It's a marketing technique. It will draw so many more people into the gallery if you can say the show is curated by a very famous person.